A new information guide is now available in English and French at local book stores and pharmacies. Dr. Jean-Daniel Arbour and Dr. Pierre Labelle of the Department of Ophthalmology at the University of Montreal, together with two colleagues from France have co-authored a new book on understanding and preventing vision loss, AMD: Age-Related Macular Degeneration. “The first symptoms are subtle, usually an increased need for light when reading and a progressive decline in both near and far visual acuity,” says Dr. Arbour, Professor and Head of the Department of Ophthalmology at the University of Montreal. AMD is hardly noticeable at first, which means people often wait too long to consult a vision spe- cialist. This book bridges the information gap, offering clear and concise explanations so there’s no mistaking when it’s time to consult an optometrist or ophthalmologist. “Regular eye check-ups are crucial, even without apparent vision loss. AMD can be detected in a routine eye exam before symptoms appear,” says Dr. Labelle, Clinical Professor at the University of Montreal’s Department of Ophthalmology and its affiliated Maisonneuve-Rosemont Hospital. The book is also an invaluable guide for those recently diagnosed with AMD and their families. Contrary to popular belief, AMD does not lead to blindness, and people with AMD can remain independent and continue their activities thanks to the many resources and numerous vision aids now available that are discussed in the book. AMD: Age-Related Macular Degeneration also looks at existing and future treatments. In addi- tion, throughout book there are personal stories from people with AMD demonstrating that a healthy lifestyle is the best way to prevent vision decline.
Annika Parance Publishing, AMD: Age-Related Macular Degeneration Dr. Jean-Daniel Arbour, Dr. Francine Behar-Cohen, Dr. Pierre Labelle, Dr. Florian Sennlaub Preface: Dr. Alan F.Cruess 2010 / 128 pages / $16.95 / 5 3/8 (13.6 cm) x 8 3/8 (21.3 cm) / ISBN: 978-2-923830-01-8
